Just thinkin'

I am feeling very grateful to my Heavenly Father right about now. My mother-in-law use to say, "The older I get, the longer my prayers are." It's true for me too. I discover more and more how much my Father in Heaven loves me, protects me and my family, and blesses me with so much. I remember when I was single and driving different places, I would pray out loud. I would pray constantly. I had a great relationship with Him. I still have a relationship with Him but we don't "talk" as often, I know due to ME. I am constantly on the move with all I have to get done in a day. I miss those days of talking freely, openly, and frequently. But I have realized that I am doing what He wants me to do - being a mother. Yes, I need to get better about finding more time to talk with Him than I do, and studying the scriptures more. But I know that I am still loved by Him; That I still make him "proud" in certian areas (wish it was in all areas but that of course will always be a work in progress). I am grateful for those moments that He speaks loudly enough for me to hear Him, and repeats when I don't. I am grateful for those blessings He gives me freely when I probably don't deserve them. I love my Heavenly Father and I am thankful for my testimony of his love. Wish I could just hug Him right now.